Sherri Blake

Sherri Blake supports the Federal Acquisition Service’s mission within GSA FAS Region 4 by managing complex procurements of advanced information technology systems, communications infrastructure, and technical services critical to defense, aviation, and command-and-control operations. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring integrated computing solutions, software development, and engineering support services that sustain federal mission-critical systems. She routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 15, leveraging competitive negotiation and performance-based contracting methods to ensure technical excellence and operational readiness across high-priority federal programs. Blake maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key vendor providing specialized IT hardware, software integration, and systems engineering support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven capabilities in defense-grade computing environments, while also fostering a balanced ecosystem that includes qualified small businesses. Her engagements emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance metrics, and compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. While 80% of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively supports small business participation through 20% Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising mission requirements. Her portfolio consistently targets NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting expertise in custom software development and IT modernization. She also procures commercial-off-the-shelf computing hardware under NAICS 423430 and specialized ordnance systems under 332994, indicating broad technical fluency across both commercial and defense-specific domains.